Boy drowns in pool at holiday park
The five year old from Plymouth died at the resort in Newquay yesterday
Last updated 2nd Aug 2023
A five year old boy from Plymouth has died at a holiday park in Cornwall.
Police were called by the ambulance service on Monday 31st of July, to reports the boy had drowned in a swimming pool at Atlantic Reach Holiday Park.
Officers have told us his next of kin are aware, and the death is not being treated as suspicious.
A file is to be prepared for the coroner.
Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police along with representatives from Cornwall Council Health and Safety are now looking into how it happened.
The family of Robin Caliskan have described him as "very cute and clever", adding that he "loved hugs".
"Our thoughts are with the family at this time"
A spokesperson for Atlantic Reach has given this statement:
"We do not feel it is appropriate to comment further at this stage, except to say our thoughts are with the family at this time.
Atlantic Reach is committed to supporting our guests and community, as well as our team that provided immediate assistance.
As such we respectfully ask that all those affected are given time and space at this distressing time.”